qlplayground
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Description:
Quick Look plugin for Swift files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Sep 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: swift quicklook macos developer-tools finder
Install: brew install --cask qlplayground
About:
qlplayground is a Quick Look plugin that renders syntax-highlighted previews for Swift source files directly in Finder. It eliminates the need to open files in Xcode, accelerating code reviews and file browsing. The plugin leverages the system's syntax coloring engine for fast and accurate display.
Key Features:
  • Instant syntax highlighting for Swift files
  • No need to open Xcode to view code
  • Seamless integration with macOS Finder
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Use Cases:
  • Quickly previewing Swift code during code reviews
  • Browsing large Swift projects in Finder without opening an IDE
Alternatives:
  • QLStephen – General purpose plugin for plain text files, but lacks specific Swift syntax highlighting.
  • Xcode Quick Look – Native Xcode feature, but requires opening the project or specific file view.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 22, 2025 6:58am 0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 45609aaf
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm 0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c1f2eba